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Antique Bijar Kilim with Floral Design, Circa 1890.
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Antique Bijar Kilim with Floral Design, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 8ft 5in x 5ft 3in (256 x 161cm).

A fine Persian Bijar region kilim with French influenced floral design.

Circa 1890.

A very good example with a small central medallion surrounded by a red ground. The kilim has a floral deign similar to that found in French aubusson.

Excellent condition with very slight even wear.

A fine but strong kilim suitable for light floor use

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1611.

Physical Dimensions
Height
256cm (100.79")
Width
161cm (63.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Bijar Kilim Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA589998
Dealers Internal Reference
R-1611
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Description
Size: 8ft 5in x 5ft 3in (256 x 161cm).

A fine Persian Bijar region kilim with French influenced floral design.

Circa 1890.

A very good example with a small central medallion surrounded by a red ground. The kilim has a floral deign similar to that found in French aubusson.

Excellent condition with very slight even wear.

A fine but strong kilim suitable for light floor use

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1611.

Height
256cm (100.79")
Width
161cm (63.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Bijar Kilim Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA589998
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1611
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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An antique Persian Bijar flatweave kilim rug featuring a deep red central field with a central geometric medallion and floral motifs surrounded by decorative borders.
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Archive I An antique Persian Bijar flatweave kilim rug featuring a deep red central field with a central geometric medallion and floral motifs surrounded by decorative borders.

Antique Bijar Kilim with Floral Design, Circa 1890.

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An antique Persian Bijar flatweave kilim rug featuring a deep red central field with a central geometric medallion and floral motifs surrounded by decorative borders.
ANTIQUE BIJAR KILIM WITH FLORAL DESIGN, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA589998
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsCentral diamond medallion, Floral motifs, Slit-weave border, Geometric framing
  • SizeH 256 cm (101 in) x W 161 cm (63 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Persian Bijar kilim rug dates from the period of 1890 and displays a French-influenced floral design with a deep red ground field, a small central diamond medallion, and multicoloured floral motifs in blue, green, and cream. The flatweave wool textile incorporates a geometric framing and a detailed slit-weave border in contrasting tones of blue, red, and yellow, finished with very slight even wear across the surface. Measuring 256 cm high by 161 cm wide and 1 cm deep, this floor covering is suitable for light domestic foot traffic in an English country house interior, such as a study, drawing room, or bedroom. Hand washed and prepared for display, the rug functions well on wooden flooring or carpets to introduce traditional pattern and warmth to a residential space. The sturdy wool construction ensures practical utility alongside decorative appeal for daily use in a living area or hallway. The balanced composition and traditional Persian craftsmanship provide an authentic period accent for interior schemes seeking historical textiles.

FAQs

Bijar kilims originate from the Kurdish town of Bijar in northwestern Persia. Renowned for their exceptional weave density and structural integrity, these textiles traditionally feature bold geometric medallions, floral motifs, and rich colour palettes produced using local vegetable dyes.

Traditional Bijar kilims are flatwoven using hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft. Craftspeople utilise a slit-weave technique where coloured weft threads are woven across sections to form crisp geometric patterns, resulting in a durable, pileless rug.

Authentic 19th-century kilims display subtle natural colour variations known as abrash, caused by hand-dyed wool batches. They exhibit hand-spun yarns, minor structural irregularities, and a soft, supple handle that synthetic modern reproductions cannot replicate.

A Persian kilim works well layered over neutral hardwood floors, stone tiles, or natural fibre carpets. Its vibrant graphic pattern grounds contemporary minimalist furniture, dark timber accents, or traditional brass fittings.

Vacuum the rug regularly using suction only, avoiding beater bars that can snag flatweave fibres. Use a quality rug underlay to prevent sliding and wear, rotate the rug annually to balance sun exposure, and employ professional specialist rug cleaners for deep stain removal.
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